In the midst of a downpour of restaurant closings, one Franklin brewpub has made a last-ditch effort to remain open by making a plea for community support on its Facebook page.

And, tail between its legs, it also admits to needed improvements.

"We are on our last push to keep our location open," posted Hoosier Brewhouse on Thursday evening. The restaurant and tasting room is the "face" for Hooser Brewing Company that brews its flagship Red Flyer Irish Ale and other craft beers out of Fairland.

"We are asking for help as these days/weeks/months are becoming nearly impossible to stay in business without more support," the post said. "Weekends have been good. But, we cannot keep staff, pay the bills, and stay in business without the additional business through the week."

The post, which has been shared more than 200 times, specifically asks for customers to fill seats through the "tough winter weekdays" when owner and brewer Brian Nentrup says the restaurant takes the biggest hit.

"Winter is tough on local businesses," Nentrup said while noting that this is a problem throughout the restaurant industry. "I have received so many encouraging notes from other local businesses saying to brave the weather and stay strong."

Brewpubs have seen steady growth for many years, but lost Rock Bottom at College Park, Bent Rail Brewery and The Owner's Wife/Outliers Brewing Co. last year. Recently, Fishers' Heady Hollow announced that MashCraft Brewing would take over its location.